In a two-page essay, compare Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew to the movie 10 Things I Hate about You (1999). Choose which work you prefer based on the portrayal of a central character and each author’s treatment of the central theme.
Today's Learning Activities:
Grade the AP practice multiple choice questions for Taming of the Shrew
In small groups, do the revision activity for your rough draft. Remember to look at your sample essay and outline for guidance.
*Note- While you revise, I will be coming around to each table to check your outline and rough draft.
Media Center! You will have about 30-40 minutes to work on your final copy. It must be typed in MLA format. This is due on Tuesday, April 3, but there will be no other class time to work on this. Make sure to use your time wisely today! You must submit your paper in both print and electronic forms (meaning you need to print it AND email it to eharmon@batesvilleschools.org).
Basic Essay Pattern:
I. Introduction
A. Attention-getter
B. Thesis Statement
II. Characterization Paragraph
A. Topic Sentence
B. Explain the difference in the character from the play to the movie
C. Evidence/Concrete Detail Sentence (From the play or the movie)
D. Commentary (Explain WHY this evidence is important)
E. Commentary (Explain HOW this evidence supports your topic sentence)
F. Evidence/Concrete Detail Sentence (From the play or the movie)
G. Commentary (Explain WHY this evidence is important)
E. Commentary (Explain HOW this evidence supports your topic sentence)
F. Conclusion Sentence- Transition to next paragraph
III. Theme Paragraph
A. Topic Sentence
B. Explain the difference in the character from the play to the movie
C. Evidence/Concrete Detail Sentence (From the play or the movie)
D. Commentary (Explain WHY this evidence is important)
E. Commentary (Explain HOW this evidence supports your topic sentence)
F. Evidence/Concrete Detail Sentence (From the play or the movie)
G. Commentary (Explain WHY this evidence is important)
E. Commentary (Explain HOW this evidence supports your topic sentence)
F. Conclusion Sentence
IV. Conclusion
A. Restate thesis
B. Sum up main points
C. So What? Pearl of wisdom!
Read each of the sample situations on the Anticipation Guide handout. Next to each, check either "Yes" or "No" indicating whether or not the situation deserves to be forgiven.
Discuss:
After completing the Anticipation Guide, turn to a partner and discuss the situations you checked "Yes" on, and the situations you checked "No." What factors went in to making your decision?
Think/Write:
Choose one statement from the guide and take a position on whether or not a person deserves forgiveness. Write a thorough response on your blog at least 5 sentences long.
Include the word "forgiveness" in a thought-provoking title. Label the post "forgiveness."
Anchor Texts:
Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare10 Things I Hate about You directed by Gil Junger (1999)
Assignment:
In a two-page essay, compare Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew to the movie 10 Things I Hate about You (1999). Choose which work you prefer based on the portrayal of a central character and each author’s treatment of the central theme.Today's Learning Activities:
Basic Essay Pattern:
I. Introduction
A. Attention-getter
B. Thesis Statement
II. Characterization Paragraph
A. Topic Sentence
B. Explain the difference in the character from the play to the movie
C. Evidence/Concrete Detail Sentence (From the play or the movie)
D. Commentary (Explain WHY this evidence is important)
E. Commentary (Explain HOW this evidence supports your topic sentence)
F. Evidence/Concrete Detail Sentence (From the play or the movie)
G. Commentary (Explain WHY this evidence is important)
E. Commentary (Explain HOW this evidence supports your topic sentence)
F. Conclusion Sentence- Transition to next paragraph
III. Theme Paragraph
A. Topic Sentence
B. Explain the difference in the character from the play to the movie
C. Evidence/Concrete Detail Sentence (From the play or the movie)
D. Commentary (Explain WHY this evidence is important)
E. Commentary (Explain HOW this evidence supports your topic sentence)
F. Evidence/Concrete Detail Sentence (From the play or the movie)
G. Commentary (Explain WHY this evidence is important)
E. Commentary (Explain HOW this evidence supports your topic sentence)
F. Conclusion Sentence
IV. Conclusion
A. Restate thesis
B. Sum up main points
C. So What? Pearl of wisdom!
Our New Unit!
Essential Question: What are the possibilities and limitations of forgiveness?
Anchor Text: //The Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness// by Simon Wiesenthal
Read/Think:
Read each of the sample situations on the Anticipation Guide handout. Next to each, check either "Yes" or "No" indicating whether or not the situation deserves to be forgiven.Discuss:
After completing the Anticipation Guide, turn to a partner and discuss the situations you checked "Yes" on, and the situations you checked "No." What factors went in to making your decision?Think/Write:
Choose one statement from the guide and take a position on whether or not a person deserves forgiveness. Write a thorough response on your blog at least 5 sentences long.Include the word "forgiveness" in a thought-provoking title. Label the post "forgiveness."
Next time, we will link to Ms. Pickett's student blogs and take some time to respond to each other!